Music listening as a means of stress reduction in daily life
Music listening as a means of stress reduction in daily life
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DOI:
10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.06.008
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发表时间:
2015-10-01
影响因子:
3.7
通讯作者:
Nater, Urs M.
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作者:
Linnemann, Alexandra;Ditzen, Beate;Nater, Urs M.
The relation between music listening and stress is inconsistently reported across studies, with the major part of studies being set in experimental settings. Furthermore, the psychobiological mechanisms for a potential stress-reducing effect remain unclear. We examined the potential stress-reducing effect of music listening in everyday life using both subjective and objective indicators of stress. Fifty-five healthy university students were examined in an ambulatory assessment study, both during a regular term week (five days) and during an examination week (five days). Participants rated their current music-listening behavior and perceived stress levels four times per day, and a sub-sample (n = 25) additionally provided saliva samples for the later analysis of cortisol and alpha-amylase on two consecutive days during both weeks. Results revealed that mere music listening was effective in reducing subjective stress levels (p = 0.010). The most profound effects were found when 'relaxation' was stated as the reason for music listening, with subsequent decreases in subjective stress levels (p